Milton Keynes Dons prepare for a key League One match at home to Doncaster on Saturday 31 October. The fixture at Stadium MK offers a direct chance to climb out of the relegation zone, with the Dons sitting 20th in League One on just nine points from ten games, having recorded one win, six draws and three losses.
The Dons head into the game 20th in the table, one place and one point behind their visitors. A win would see them leapfrog Doncaster and potentially move up the standings. They are looking to build on the momentum from a 1-0 victory at Stevenage earlier this week, secured by an 81st-minute goal from Sam Nombe, assisted by Aaron Collins.
That result ended a run of two consecutive defeats, including a 2-0 loss at Blackpool on Tuesday 20 October. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and two losses from their last five outings across all competitions, a sequence that includes a 2-1 win over Luton on Saturday 17 October but also a heavy 5-1 defeat to Reading.
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That lineup featured a back three of Dennis, Ekpiteta and Goode, with Wintle anchoring the midfield. Forwards Sam Nombe and Aaron Collins, who combined for the winning goal on Tuesday, are likely to lead the line again.
Doncaster, managed by Grant McCann, are also seeking consistency. Their last starting eleven included the experienced Keane up front, supported by Ian Poveda and Adelakun. They drew 1-1 with Sheffield Wednesday in their last outing.
With both teams separated by a single point, the match represents a significant six-pointer at the bottom end of League One. The Dons' full fixtures list shows a busy period ahead, making a positive result here all the more important. The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 31st.
